Care Assistant - Matlock

Overview

As a Care Assistant, you\’ll play a vital role in our close-knit care team, ensuring our residents receive exceptional care and support. You\’ll help them with their daily routines, promote independence, and ensure their overall health and happiness are prioritized every day.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily routines from getting dressed to staying active, while encouraging independence and positive choices.
• Follow and support each resident\’s personalized care plan, providing hands-on help and thoughtful attention to individual needs.
• Monitor residents\’ health, communicate concerns to the Nurse or Clinical Deputy Manager, and assist with calls to relatives or healthcare professionals.
• Uphold the dignity and respect of each resident in every interaction.
• Encourage social interactions among residents and with staff to create a warm and welcoming environment.
• Work with housekeepers to maintain clean, safe, and comfortable living spaces, and respond quickly to emergencies or call bells.
• Assist residents who need extra help with eating and drinking to meet their nutritional needs.
• Share joy with residents and strive to brighten their day.

Qualifications

• SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is preferred.
• Experience: Ideally at least 6 months of experience as a Care Assistant, but we welcome those with a passion for care and transferable skills.
• Passion: Genuine interest in caring for the elderly and commitment to delivering excellent service.
• Values: Integrity, respect, and a strong sense of teamwork.

About Us

We are joining a values-led care home that\’s part of the Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 130 care homes across the UK. We are expanding rapidly and are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to our residents.

Company values

We live by five core values: Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity. These guide everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care. If you share these principles, this is a place where you can belong and make a difference.

Apply

Submit your CV to our recruitment team and take the next step in your rewarding career as a Care Assistant. Care and Support – Darcy House Care Home. Contract: Full Time and Part-Time. Salary: 12.21 Per Hour. Shift Type: Days & Nights Available. Contracted hours: 12 to 48. Our brand-new, luxury care home is located in Matlock, Derbyshire. We provide personalised Residential, Nursing, Dementia, Palliative & Nursing care for 78 residents. At our home, you\’ll be a key person responsible for helping us achieve an excellent standard of care for our residents. You\’ll be an integral part of our care team to promote the values and ethos of our home.